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Concert & Festival
A Piece of Pi—Pepper Choplin. Here's an ode
to the beloved mathematical constant! Each
digit of the never-ending number is assigned a
note of the major scale, revealing a surprisingly
musical melody. In an unexpected twist, the circle-
inspired pattern stacks into a remarkable round.
This spectacular song doubles as a sight-singing
exercise with the power to fortify skills!
11641819 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11641820 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
A Place of Belonging—Laura Nevitt & Kelvyn
Koning. Composed in a popular song style, this
heartwarming and introspective original piece
explores themes of knowing and being comfortable
with yourself and finding the place where you
belong. The optional cello part adds warmth to the
setting, while the piano accompaniment supports
the harmonies throughout.
11619287 SAB w/ opt. Cello . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Practicing Our Solfeggio—Glenda E. Franklin.
Music class is in session! Two bright melodies
sung on solfege syllables are presented in unison
before combining into a partner song. Additional
lyrics remind singers that "daily practice is the key"
to learning solfege. A rhythmic accompaniment
supports young singers, while the option to perform
with Curwen hand signs adds a welcome challenge!
11641822 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
11641823 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 29.99
A Quiet Sanctus—Douglas E. Wagner. Gentle
forward motion and soaring melodic lines create
a unique interpretation of this popular traditional
Latin text. Contrasting legato vocal lines with
a flowing eighth-note-driven piano part come
together in this highly musical and artistically
satisfying song.
11641356 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
10810620 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
Riding on the Plank—Jonathan Santore. Take
your singers and audience on a journey down
the plank roads of 19th-century Michigan with this
boisterous original work. Creative onomatopoeias,
a delightfully energetic piano part, innovative sound
effects, and some bumps in the road await you!
11619299 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.75
The River—Ryan Main. Flowing. Reflective.
Timeless. Like the ever-moving waters it portrays,
this lyrical choral work set to Caroline Anne
Bowles' evocative poetry carries listeners on a
journey through life's stages. Painting the text
with melody lines and accompanying figures
that mimic the progression of the river, the piece
moves through playful innocence, steady resolve,
and the swift pull of the unknown.
11617221 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
11641933 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Riversong—Andy Beck. "River, run me to the
ocean. River, take me to the sea. River, show
me to a distant shore. River, run! Set my spirit
free..." Fluid vocal lines glide effortlessly over a
shimmering piano accompaniment in this nature-
inspired contemporary choral. Musical quotes from
familiar "river" songs are a noteworthy surprise at
the end. An extraordinary piece!
10089275 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10089277 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10352529 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
10089278 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
11594333 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
10088250 Multi-Song Accomp CD . . . . . 44.99
11613325 P/A CD- Pianotrax 17 . . . . . . 54.99
The Road Home—Stephen Paulus. A perennial
favorite with festival choirs, this exceptional work
has become a standard in the repertoire.
8069226 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.99
10055133 SSAA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.99
10318244 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.99
Room at My Table—Mike Wilson. A song
about opening our hearts and helping with
one another's afflictions and sorrows, this
tender selection for young voices features an
optional soloist on the first verse and optional
two-part harmonies that beautifully convey the
message of togetherness. Perform with piano
accompaniment or with the heartwarming track
that features acoustic guitar, piano, a fretless
bass, and strings.
11643836 Two-Part opt. Unison . . . . . ME 2.30
11643837 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 21.95
Salt Life—Mike Wilson. An ode to the beach,
this tune about the salt life is set in a relaxed sea
shanty style, with a lilting 3/4 meter and a nautical
accompaniment track. While the three-part
harmony is accessible to developing voices, you
may perform the piece in two-part harmony or in
unison, making this a flexible, feel-good selection
for your choir!
11643848 Three-Part Mixed or Two-Part
or Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
11643849 Accompaniment CD . . . . . . . . 21.95
Sanctus—Dan Miner. A fanfare-like a cappella
introduction, open harmonies, and dynamic
contrasts set the tone for this neoclassical
setting with piano. A strong option for treble
choirs, this work is perfect for developing
expressive phrasing, agility, breath support,
polyphonic singing, and exposure to Latin text.
It's a wonderful choice as an opener for concerts
or festivals!
11626076 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Seasons—Ola Gjeilo. Elegantly simple, this
gentle original work features lyrics by Charles
Anthony Silvestri that explore the unique qualities
of each of the four seasons. A supportive piano
part and an optional soaring flute part complete
the seasonal imagery of this lovely and accessible
work that can be programmed effectively at any
time of year for choirs of all ages.
11618457 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.50
11316564 Two-Part or SA . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.50
10513272 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.50
Serre-moi plus fort—Tom Shelton. This tender
original song in French features a poignant text by
a young poet, complete with translation and IPA
pronunciation guide. With its theme of parting and
its delicate charm, it will resonate with treble choirs
from middle school through high school and beyond.
11640818 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 3.00
The Silver Flute—Gerda Blok-Wilson. Capturing
the themes of rebirth and renewal, this original
work brings Bliss Carman's evocative poetry to life
as free-flowing melodies trace the path of winter
turning to spring. Through beautiful imagery and
lush harmonies, it conveys light and hope after a
long winter or period of darkness.
11619302 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Sing a Song of Sixpence—arr. John Leavitt.
A classic nursery rhyme and tune receive
a whimsical treatment in this animated and
accessible concert setting for developing choirs.
Charming and simply constructed, it's an excellent
piece for teaching expression and diction.
11641998 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
11641999 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Sing as One—Mark Hayes. Powerful and
inspiring, this choral work celebrates the unifying
power of music. With heartfelt text that speaks to
the importance of singing, the piece uplifts singers
and audiences alike with its poignant message
and moving musical moments.
11640106 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
11640107 Three-Part Mixed or SAB . . ME 2.45
11640108 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.45
Sing Gently—Eric Whitacre. Created in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, this piece
was performed by more than 17,000 singers from
around the world in Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6.
The soft texture ebbs and flows in beautifully crafted
phrases that set the simple text designed to give
some small measure of comfort to those who need
it. Perhaps it might suggest a way of living with one
another that is compassionate, gentle, and kind.
11219607 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11358728 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
11358727 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Sing Out, My Soul!—Marques L. A. Garrett.
William Henry Davies' text is given a driving,
rhythmic setting that encourages singer and
listener alike to "sing out!" their songs of joy. The
contrasting middle section is undergirded with
rhythmic energy from the piano accompaniment
while allowing for the choral lines to explore more
contemplative lyrical phrasing before a return to
the joyful texture of the beginning.
11314191 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11314192 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
11514052 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
